Expert Review of Vaccines

Articles Available on Medscape

• The Evolving History of Influenza Viruses and Influenza Vaccines
  How has the influenza vaccine evolved to match the evolution of influenza viruses?

  November 12, 2013

• Challenges in Reducing Dengue Burden
  Dengue is a major public health concern worldwide, but an effective vaccine may be on the horizon.

  October 29, 2013

• Measles Elimination
  Recent challenges in measles elimination and rubella control require an in depth look at world-wide vaccination campaigns.

  October 11, 2013

• Vaccines Against Tuberculosis
  This article reviews the past failures and the hopeful future of TB vaccines.

  September 27, 2013

• Rotavirus Vaccination
  Rotavirus vaccination has dramatically improved the health of children in the USA; but long-term, indirect protection may be limited.

  July 09, 2013

• Controlling Serogroup B Invasive Meningococcal Disease
  The 4CMenB vaccine may soon be approved for use in Canada and will target the leading cause of invasive meningococcal disease.

  June 25, 2013

• The Role of Vaccination in Prisoners' Health
  The prison population is at a high risk for acquiring vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccinations programs are extremely important for this population.

  June 11, 2013

• Business Travelers
  Which vaccinations are recommended for business travelers?

  May 23, 2013

• Influenza Vaccination in Children With Cystic Fibrosis
  What is the impact of influenza on CF patients, and how effective is vaccination for this population?

  May 09, 2013

• Current and Emerging Immunotherapeutic Approaches to Treat and Prevent Peanut Allergy
  Peanut allergies are increasing in prevalence. Safe and inexpensive strategies aimed at preventing and treating peanut allergies are desperately needed.

  February 13, 2013

• Pertussis Cocoon Strategy
  How effective is the cocoon strategy in preventing pertussis in young infants?

  January 30, 2013

• Re-emergence of Pertussis
  Vaccine-preventable pertussis is on the rise. What new vaccine approaches can be used to control this disease?

  January 17, 2013

• Immunogenicity, Safety and Tolerability of Vaccinations in Premature Infants
  How safe and effective are vaccines in premature infants?

  December 30, 2012

• Chikungunya Virus and Prospects for a Vaccine
  There are several vaccine candidates in preclinical and clinical development for the Chikungunya virus.

  December 16, 2012

• Accelerating the Development of a Therapeutic Vaccine for Human Chagas Disease
  Heart disease caused by Chagas disease could be prevented or significantly delayed with the Chagas vaccine.

  December 02, 2012

• Assessing the Safety of Influenza Vaccination in Specific Populations
  How safe is the influenza vaccine for children and the elderly?

  October 22, 2012

• Usefulness of Influenza Vaccination During Pregnancy to Mothers and Young Infants
  Does an influenza vaccine given to a mother during pregnancy offer protection for the mother's infant after birth?

  October 08, 2012

• Prostate Cancer Vaccines in Clinical Trials
  What is the future for prostate cancer treatment through vaccine immunotherapy?

  September 21, 2012

• Challenges for HCV Vaccine Development in HIV-HCV Coinfection
  There is an urgent need to develop therapeutic and prophylactic vaccinations for HCV in HIV-infected individuals.

  September 07, 2012

• Considerations for Setting the Specifications of Vaccines
  How do we control potency, safety and possible contamination of vaccinations?

  July 13, 2012